How to Use penetration in a Sentence

penetration

noun
  • Cuts in the skin could permit the penetration of bacteria into the body.
  • That amounted to a penetration rate of 90% of all TV homes in the country.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Houston has to stop the penetration of Davion Mitchell for its defense to have a chance.
    — USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2021
  • The best way to stop the run is to get penetration into the backfield, and the best coverage is a great pass rush.
    — cleveland, 6 Jan. 2021
  • MmWave penetration is so poor that your hand can block the signal.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 11 Dec. 2019
  • Karla’s screams echo off the walls as the camera cuts between the act of penetration and the blood that streams into her mouth.
    — Nadja Spiegelman, The New York Review of Books, 8 Apr. 2020
  • But if there is too much penetration up the middle, the Ravens will have problems running the ball.
    — Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Check the space around the penetration hole; even the tiniest gap can be an entry point for water.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Goody adds that penetration testers working for the group can be paid $1,500 per month, plus a cut of ransoms that are paid.
    — Matt Burgess, Wired, 1 Feb. 2022
  • The penetration caused the defense to bend just enough to open Justin Holiday for spot 3s.
    — J. Michael, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Aug. 2020
  • But the penetration rate in the Japanese market is still about half that of Europe and the United States.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 19 July 2022
  • This fort will mark the farthest northern and eastward penetration of the French.
    — al, 28 Nov. 2019
  • Ayton came down the middle of the floor and helped to block Brown's penetration then collided with Brown.
    — Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2023
  • Once a staple in 91% of all U.S. TV households, the bundle’s penetration has plunged to 38%.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • On a run in the fourth quarter, safety Marte Mapu got penetration on a run blitz.
    — Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The dribble penetration drew three defenders, and Fultz fired a pass to Bacon on the wing.
    — Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Dec. 2020
  • Over the next four years, its menu penetration is expected to rise 9.6%.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The report said boot penetration is believed to have triggered the avalanche.
    — Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Feb. 2021
  • Fultz recorded 17 drives into the paint, his most this season, and his penetration helped him score nine of his 13 points.
    — Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, 24 Nov. 2019
  • The large frontal area is designed for rapid upset but not great penetration.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2020
  • But with an increase in solar penetration in recent years, the report said this is no longer the case.
    — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2020
  • If those muscles are tight, any type of penetration could hurt.
    — Ashley Abramson, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The egg-like shape of the Celera 500L is designed to achieve laminar flow on the surface of the plane, allowing for a smoother penetration through the air.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2021
  • These mulches are porous and allow the penetration of water and air.
    — Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The jury found Walker not guilty of one count of digital penetration and two counts of forcible rape.
    — Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
  • And this, in turn, means the bullet retains its weight downrange for deep penetration.
    — Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2020
  • The inspector recorded cracks, and signs of water penetration, in the pool area.
    — New York Times, 11 July 2021
  • Walker was found not guilty on one count of digital penetration and two counts of forcible rape.
    — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2022
  • One drag on consumption is the fact that digital device penetration rates have peaked in major markets including the U.S., the report noted.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
  • This bundle comes with beginner-friendly guides to teach you common cybersecurity skills like hacking and penetration testing.
    — Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025

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